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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.40 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.40 and 17.91 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.40 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.40 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.40 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.11/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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